Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job

Job Description

Job DescriptionOverview
Respiratory Therapist, Registered, travel assignment in Middlebury, Vermont, starting 10/12/2026 for 16 weeks, $2,768–$2,885 per week, typically 36 hours per week, on a 12-hour day shift. This hospital-based travel assignment has no guaranteed hours and requires Vermont licensure and NBRC certification.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,768–$2,885 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks (travel - temporary assignment)
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts (3x12s)
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Location: Middlebury, Vermont; hospital setting
- NICU experience within the last year required

Responsibilities
- Assess, implement, monitor, and document prescribed respiratory therapies for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
- Manage ventilator care and ABG interpretation; adjust settings per protocol and physician orders.
- Perform airway clearance techniques, oxygen therapy, medications administration, and humidification as directed.
- Monitor patient response, document in the electronic medical record, and communicate changes to the care team.
- Maintain and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment; ensure accuracy of medication administration within unit protocols.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in rounds, and support NICU/ICU/ED workflows as needed.

Requirements
- Active Vermont state license as a respiratory care practitioner.
- NBRC certification or registration, or eligibility to take NBRC written exam; NBRC verification required.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS current; NRP required upon submission.
- NICU experience within the last year; ICU/ED experience on the unit is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; minimum 2 years in respiratory care specialty.
- Proficiency with Epic for documentation; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and to align with unit needs and patient care requirements.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial 16 weeks
- Access to nationwide assignments through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Fast credentialing support for required certifications and licensure

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a perfect fit, explore other travel therapy openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional assignments and opportunities.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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